LHarwood's journey to eating steak and walking less like a penguin after leg days

[coconuttree2009]

Thanks.

I usually get this afternoon 'slumpy' time but today I didn't. I get so drained about 2 hours after eating a carby meal (40g at lunchtime) but today I ate a 25g carb meal an hour an a half before training and I didn't feel drained or anything.

Exactly the same. I used to eat proats before my lunchtime training and by 3pm I was sleeping on my desk. Now I don't have carbs till dinner and I never felt better, however, my total carbs for the day are still quite high - close to 200g but all consumed in the evening. I sleep like a baby

[LHarwood]

chest and abs
4x5 DB Chest Press- 25kg each side
4x10 incline DB Flyes- 15kg each side
4x8 pec dec- 38.5kg
4x8 chest Dips- BW
4x8 standing cable flyes- 15kg each side

5x20 rope crunches- 45kg>>>my abs felt gooood doin these.

then I flopped. I feel pooped. chest feels good tho. Worked out pretty good considering how low carbs i'm on atm..don't feel to bad tbh. Had a busy day so didn't really have time to think about food. I think my 'rough' time is between 9.30am-11.30am (not sure why?)

anyways gonna do some SS cardio on the bike later and watch a film whilst I do it . I haven't been sleeping well cus i'm anxious about my charity night..I'm worried people are gonna be bored. I'm such a worrier. People are like 'just don't worry and get it out your head' I feel like shouting 'DO YOU NOT THINK I WISH I EFFIN COULD!'..hate being such a div. (div is another word for idiot)...anyways..i've got chicken and veg for tea..might add some spices to it,

Happy Tuesday..nearly Wednesday..which is nearly Thursday..which is nearly Friday

[thehobbes]

Those are some pretty heavy flyes, nice job LH! (I so want to call you Louise but there is another Louise who's journal I follow so I'd only get confuzzled. )

As for the charity thing is that the cancer charity where you are doing a casino night? Are these people you know and friends coming to it mainly? If I had something like that and those were friends or people I knew pretty well I'm sure we'd have fun regardless of what exactly the activities were. You seem to have a good sense of humor and are a fun person, could probably have a fun time if you were stuck in an elevator with your peeps, srs. (Well until the protein farts came, my god the protein farts, it's always as if Satan himself rose from Hell with his evil sulfuric gases. I prefer outdoor activities with my friends. ) You're fine dude, some of the funnest times I've had were just hanging out with my friends and joking around not even doing anything in particular, I'm sure people will have high respect for you for even putting on a charity event and going to all the effort.

[LHarwood]

Those are some pretty heavy flyes, nice job LH! (I so want to call you Louise but there is another Louise who's journal I follow so I'd only get confuzzled. )

I suggest you unfollow that journal

flyes were pretty easy..think i'll go up next week and try hit less reps.

As for the charity thing is that the cancer charity where you are doing a casino night? Are these people you know and friends coming to it mainly? If I had something like that and those were friends or people I knew pretty well I'm sure we'd have fun regardless of what exactly the activities were. You seem to have a good sense of humor and are a fun person, could probably have a fun time if you were stuck in an elevator with your peeps, srs. (Well until the protein farts came, my god the protein farts, it's always as if Satan himself rose from Hell with his evil sulfuric gases. I prefer outdoor activities with my friends. ) You're fine dude, some of the funnest times I've had were just hanging out with my friends and joking around not even doing anything in particular, I'm sure people will have high respect for you for even putting on a charity event and going to all the effort.

Thanks Hammie. You're such a good egg. Yeah, most of them are friends and others are colleagues. My friend said the same as you about my sense of humor I do need to chill and develop some self-esteem but i'm sure that'll come with the counselling.

LOLOLOLOLOL at your farts AHAHAHAHHAAH..that really made me lol..I'd do this if you ever farted near me after all dat protein.

[gobbles23]

Agree with hammie on the charity night! I think you'll all have a great time just being together. And like hammie also said; you seem like a fun person to be around regardless..I'm sure it'll be a laugh But I can understand the worry part. I wouldn't be worried (I'd be excited because that's the kind of person I am!) but I know it's hard not be be worried when you are worried! lol!

Awesome workout!!!

[happyplace]

4x10 incline DB Flyes- 15kg each side

You did WHAT??

I think my 'rough' time is between 9.30am-11.30am (not sure why?)

More caffeine.

[LHarwood]

Agree with hammie on the charity night! I think you'll all have a great time just being together. And like hammie also said; you seem like a fun person to be around regardless..I'm sure it'll be a laugh But I can understand the worry part. I wouldn't be worried (I'd be excited because that's the kind of person I am!) but I know it's hard not be be worried when you are worried! lol!

Awesome workout!!!

I get excited when i'm going to someone else's party or night out but never my own. lol. I need to start relaxing about it otherwise I won't enjoy the night.

Thanks

You did WHAT??

it was pretty easy tbh..not showing off or anything but my upper body has really improved strength wise both bulking and cutting.

More caffeine.

I have a coffee around 10am..it helps for about half an hour..I love coffee.

[coconuttree2009]

If people are bored, it's their own fault for not being capable to have a good time. Relax and enjoy- it will be good.

So what's your plan for your diet now? There were talks about trying PSMF, not tracking, low carbing?

[LHarwood]

If people are bored, it's their own fault for not being capable to have a good time. Relax and enjoy- it will be good.

So what's your plan for your diet now? There were talks about trying PSMF, not tracking, low carbing?

Atm im low carbing. Whats PSMF? Then I'm gonna have a week at maint next week (week off work too..Yippi) then im gonna stop tracking.

Just testing the waters really.


Eta-nutrition for today is;

1192, 34.6fat, 140 protein, 67carbs.

Higher than yesterday but still low.

[gobbles23]

PSMF= protein sparing modified fast = RFL

Nice job on the cals

[LHarwood]

PSMF= protein sparing modified fast = RFL

Nice job on the cals

Oh I remember seeing that mentioned in Lyle's book. Thanks for that.

Tomorrows cals will be interesting...we've got no food in well we do but Martin will use it for his lunch tomorrow.

It's 9.30pm here and I'm feeling sleepy. I might sleep well tonight

[gobbles23]

It's 9.30pm here and I'm feeling sleepy. I might sleep well tonight

Or you might not Low carbs = low serotonin which corresponds to the secretion of melatonin which = crappy sleep Or something like that. Hope you sleep well though

[KCBiggs]

chest and abs
4x5 DB Chest Press- 25kg each side
4x10 incline DB Flyes- 15kg each side
4x8 pec dec- 38.5kg
4x8 chest Dips- BW
4x8 standing cable flyes- 15kg each side

5x20 rope crunches- 45kg>>>my abs felt gooood doin these.

GJDM, awesome DB bench. I do rope crunches too but how the heck do you feel it in your abs and not your arms? I get DOMS the next day but not sure if it's from the weighted hanging leg raises or the rope crunches.

[LHarwood]

Lori-that's poo

KC-maybe ya not doin them right? I don't feel it in my arms at all. I use my arms as like the connector between me and the rope but pull down with my body into the crunch position then slowly back up again.

[LHarwood]

I had a shake..choked on summit...found a big piece of rubber in my powder! !

[schnauzers]

Or you might not Low carbs = low serotonin which corresponds to the secretion of melatonin which = crappy sleep Or something like that. Hope you sleep well though

Good to know!

I had a shake..choked on summit...found a big piece of rubber in my powder! !

Barfffffff. I'd be calling the company and asking for them to replace the container!

[-Lucifer]

I had a shake..choked on summit...found a big piece of rubber in my powder! !

Sue those basturds!

[LHarwood]

Im fumin!

I emailed them along with a picture of the rubber. Grrrr

[coconuttree2009]

Eta-nutrition for today is;

1192, 34.6fat, 140 protein, 67carbs.

Higher than yesterday but still low.

Fats bit low, no? Especially on low carb diet.

[LHarwood]

Fats bit low, no? Especially on low carb diet.

Yeah maybe slightly. It's only for this week then I'll be on a maint week then noooo tracking.

If not tracking is unsuccessful then im gonna aim for 140p/55f/100carbs

[LHarwood]

On the protein situation-they are sending a pre-packaged envelope to return the whey and refunding me the full amount, eventho ive had like 10servings of it.

They were also very apologetic. Their customer service is really good so are their products. So im glad they're dealing with this.

[KCBiggs]

Lori-that's poo

KC-maybe ya not doin them right? I don't feel it in my arms at all. I use my arms as like the connector between me and the rope but pull down with my body into the crunch position then slowly back up again.

It's hard to tell, I don't have any muscle soreness in my arms so I think it's ok ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

On the protein situation-they are sending a pre-packaged envelope to return the whey and refunding me the full amount, eventho ive had like 10servings of it.

They were also very apologetic. Their customer service is really good so are their products. So im glad they're dealing with this.

Who'd you purchase it from out of interest?

[LHarwood]

It's hard to tell, I don't have any muscle soreness in my arms so I think it's ok ¯\_(ツ)_/¯



Who'd you purchase it from out of interest?

The protein works..I highly recommend them srs. Apart from the rubber thing they've been excellent, the whey is excellent and so are the flavours. The way they dealt with my complaint is great.

[gobbles23]

Good to know!!

The 5-htp sup I mentioned in your journal is supposed to be a good sleep aid on low carbs diets because it helps produce serotonin. Yes, many sleep issues over here!

Sucks about the rubber Louise! Holy crap, so glad you're ok! Also happy they're doing something about it for you....Though it doesn't make up for you almost dying on us!

[KCBiggs]

The protein works..I highly recommend them srs. Apart from the rubber thing they've been excellent, the whey is excellent and so are the flavours. The way they dealt with my complaint is great.

Ah ok, are they UK based? I use Myprotein, they're great value and chocolate smooth is delish .

[LHarwood]

Lori-choking was no fun lol.

KC-yeah they're uk based. Look them up..their protein is better quality than myprotein IMO.

[DieselsMom]

Wow lots going on in here - your flies are damn impressive!!

[-Lucifer]

R2-Tea2 (tis a fine brew)

[schnauzers]

The 5-htp sup I mentioned in your journal is supposed to be a good sleep aid on low carbs diets because it helps produce serotonin. Yes, many sleep issues over here!

Where is it available? Would Wal Mart have it? I figure they'd sell melatonin. Even the Devil's lettuce couldn't keep me asleep last night as I was awake tossing and turning through the night.


Great to hear about the good customer service. I guess that's all you can ask for when something goes wrong with a product.

[flyfreefit]

Where is it available? Would Wal Mart have it? I figure they'd sell melatonin. Even the Devil's lettuce couldn't keep me asleep last night as I was awake tossing and turning through the night.


Great to hear about the good customer service. I guess that's all you can ask for when something goes wrong with a product.

5-htp is available OTC pretty much anywhere, but I never personally used it to fall asleep... it does help restore some chemical imbalances though... maybe it would help with sleep too... melatonin and valerian root do it for me!